THRU AUGUST 4

STOCKBRIDGE, MA – Microcosms: A Solo Exhibition of Selected Works by Peter D. Gerakaris runs through August 4 at the Berkshire Botanical Garden (BBG) Leonhardt Galleries, 5 West Stockbridge Road in Stockbridge, MA. The Opening Reception took place June 8. The creator of the ‘Spotted Owl Mosaic’ a site-specific public installation that resides in the BBG’s outdoor garden, Greek-American artist Peter D. Gerakaris, will present an indoor solo exhibition of mixed-media artworks that engage myriad nature-culture motifs through vibrant, pluralistic strands. More information is available online: https://shorturl.at/nQWY5.

JUNE 28-29

SANTA BARBARA, CA – St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 51st Annual Greek Festival June 28-29 at Chase Palm Park Field, 323 E Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara. Enjoy delectable Greek festival favorites like gyros and moussaka, raffle and vendors, arts and crafts, live Greek music and Greek folk dancing, jolly jump and lawn games. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Friday, June 28, 2-9 PM, and Saturday, June 29, 11 AM-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 805-683-4492 and online: https://www.sbgreekfest.org.

JUNE 28-30

CAMARILLO, CA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 5575 Santa Rosa Road in Camarillo, hosts its annual Greek Festival June 28-30. The Ventura County Greek Festival is one of the county’s longest-running cultural festivals. Featuring homemade Greek food, live Greek music, Greek dancing, shopping, and rides for the kids, the Festival has something for everyone. Proceeds go into the Building Fund to pay off the mortgage for the new location. Hours: Friday, June 28, 5 PM-midnight; Saturday, June 29, 11 AM-Midnight; and Sunday, June 30, 11 AM-7 PM. Free parking and shuttle from Ventura County Office of Education parking lot at 5100 Adolfo Road. More information is available by phone: 805-482-1273 and online: https://vcgreekfestival.org.

CINCINNATI, OH – Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road in Cincinnati, hosts its annual Greek Festival June 28-30. Enjoy the ‘Panegyri’ Greek Festival with delicious foods, pastries, wines, marketplace, jewelry, icons, olive oil, cultural exhibit, cooking demonstrations, and more. Entertainment includes sweet bouzouki music and the Panegyri Greek Festival Folk Dancers. Admission is $3 per person, free for children 12 and under. Weekend pass is $5. A portion of admission is donated to the Freestore Foodbank, The Good Shepherd Food Pantry, and The Holy Transfiguration Community Garden. Free parking and shuttle bus service at St. Xavier High School. Hours: Friday, June 28, 5-11 PM; Saturday, June 29, 3-11 PM; and Sunday, June 30, 1-8 PM. More information is available by phone: 513-591-0030 and online: https://www.htsnchurch.org.

JULY 11-14

SOUTHAMPTON, NY – Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 111 St. Andrews Road in Southampton, hosts its annual Greek Festival July 11-14. Enjoy traditional Greek food and pastries, wine tasting, raffle, vendors, art show, shopping. Entertainment includes live Greek music and dancing, children’s rides and games. Free admission. Parking: Shuttle buses to free off-site parking. Valet parking available for an additional cost. Hours: Thursday, July 11, Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, 4-11 PM, and Sunday July 14, Noon-8 PM. More information is available by phone: 631-283-6169 and online: https://dormitionhamptons.org.

JULY 12-13

PRICE, UT – Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 61 S. 2nd Street in Price, hosts its annual Greek Festival Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, 11 AM-8 PM both days. Enjoy Greek food and pastries, vendors, church tours, traditional Greek coffee, bookstore, raffle, silent auction, bingo, live Greek band, and dancing. More information is available by phone: 435-637-0704 and online: https://agoc.ut.goarch.org.

JULY 12-14

REDONDO BEACH, CA – St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill in Redondo Beach, hosts the South Bay Greek Festival July 12-14. Enjoy authentic Greek foods and pastries, cooking demos, church tours, raffle, marketplace, live Greek music and dancing, dance troupes in traditional costume, and games for the kids. Admission: $3, Seniors: $2, kids under 12 are free with adult admission. Coupon for free admission from Noon-5 PM Saturday and Sunday available here: https://shorturl.at/drYq4. Hours: Friday, July 12, 5-10 PM; Saturday, July 13, Noon-10 PM; and Sunday, July 14, Noon-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 310-540-2434 and online: https://www.sbgreekfestival.com.

JULY 13

VALLEJO, CA – Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1224 Alabama Street in Vallejo, hosts its annual Greek Festival on Saturday, July 13, 11 AM-5 PM. Enjoy the best Greek food and pastries in the Bay area. Learn more about the Greek Orthodox Church during the festival, at the Holy Cross Orthodox Bookstore upstairs in the Community Hall or join us for our evening Vespers service at 5 PM once the festival ends. Free admission and free parking. More information is available by phone: 707-642-6916 and online: https://www.stscah.com.

JULY 18-20

EAST PITTSBURGH, PA – Presentation of Christ – ‘Ypapanti’ Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Greek Festival July 18-20, 11 AM-10 PM daily, at the Olympia Banquet Facility, 1575 Electric Avenue in East Pittsburgh. Enjoy Greek foods and pastries with indoor dining and outdoor Grecian garden, live Greek folk music, dancing, and folk dance performances. Free admission and free parking. More information is available by phone: 412-824-9188 and online: https://www.ypapanti.net.

JULY 18-21

SCHERERVILLE, IN – St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 528 77th Avenue in Schererville, hosts the Greek Festival July 18-21. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, loukoumades, raffle, live Greek dancing and music. Free admission. Hours: Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, 4-10 PM with drive-thru available 4-7 PM; Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, Noon-10 PM, drive-thru 12-7 PM. More information is available by phone: 219-322-6165 and online: https://www.stgeorgenwi.org/events.

JULY 19-21

NEWPORT, RI – St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 390 Thames Street in Newport, hosts the annual Hellenic Festival July 19-21. Enjoy the culture, food, pastries, souvlaki, gyros, loukaniko, wine, ouzo, loukoumades, Greek music and dancing. Enter the raffle! Hours: Friday, July 19, 4-Midnight; Saturday, July 20, Noon-Midnight; and Sunday, July 21, Noon-4 PM. More information is available by phone: 401-846-0555 and online: https://stspyridonchurch.org.

NILES, IL – Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 North Caldwell Avenue in Niles, hosts its annual Greek Festival July 19-21. Sample the scents, sounds and especially tastes of a Greek village festival. Enjoy roasted lamb, homemade pastitsio, moussaka, tyropita, spanakopita, a variety of authentic Greek pastries – just be sure to save room for the fest specialty, loukoumades. Greek cooking demonstrations are held each night. Beautiful films of the historic Acropolis, Mediterranean scenes, and the wonderful Grecian Isles will also be screened. Guided tours of the church are offered that provide an explanation of its traditional Byzantine architecture. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Plenty of free parking. Entertainment includes live Greek music and an authentic Greek Dance Troupe, Kids’ Korner – a secure area where parents can bring their children to play and enjoy family-friendly entertainment, face painting, crafts, a clown balloon artist, games, and much more. Hours: Friday, July 19, 5 PM-Midnight; Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, 3 PM-Midnight. More information is available by phone: 847-647-8880 and online: https://www.saintharalambosgoc.org.

JULY 20-21

LOUIS, MO – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park Boulevard in St. Louis, hosts its annual Greek Festival July 20-21. Enjoy Greek foods and pastries, market, church tour, olive oil tastings, and more. Free admission and free parking. Entertainment includes live Greek music and folk dancing, plus traditional dance performances. Hours: Saturday, July 20, 11 AM-7 PM, and Sunday, July 21, 11 AM-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 314-361-6924 and online: https://www.sngoc.org.

JULY 26-28

SIOUX CITY, IA – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 900 6th Street in Sioux City, hosts its Geek Festival July 26-28. Enjoy authentic Greek foods, gyros, spanakopita, baklava, bake sale, jewelry, clothes, Mediterranean grocery store. Curbside drive-thru available and Church tours. Entertainment includes live Greek music and folk dancing. Admission is free. Hours: Friday, July 26, 6-10 PM; Saturday, July 27, 11 AM-10 PM; and Sunday, July 28, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 712-255-5559 and online: https://www.holytrinity.ia.goarch.org.